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Simple Voice Chat: versions and interface changes

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Notes on these entries

Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

No independent plugin compatibility test is documented for the game updates on this page unless a plugin says otherwise. Check affected plugins in the update center before changing game versions.

All settings shown here take effect after saving and restarting the server.

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft Java Edition 26.1

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.11 - Mounts of Mayhem

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.10 Hotfix

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.9 - The Copper Age

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.8

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.7

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.6 - Chase the Skies

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.5 - Spring to Life

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft Java Edition - 1.16.3

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft Java Edition - 1.16.1

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.1

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.19.1

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.4 - The Garden Awakens

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.3

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.2 - Bundles of Bravery

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.1

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.21 (Tricky Trials)

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.6

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.5 - Armored Paws

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

Game update Source entry dated

Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.20.4

Effects on plugins

Not checked yet: Simple Voice Chat

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Hearing range in blocks

Normal hearing range for voice chat.

Setting
maxVoiceDistance
Default
48
Range / options
1 – 512
Whisper range in blocks

Whisper range; cannot exceed normal hearing range.

Setting
whisperDistance
Default
24
Range / options
1 – 512
Voice codec

Codec used for voice transmission.

Setting
codec
Default
VOIP
Range / options
VOIP, AUDIO, RESTRICTED_LOWDELAY
Allow voice groups

Allows separate voice groups.

Setting
enableGroups
Default
true
Allow recording

Controls the voice chat client recording feature.

Setting
allowRecording
Default
true
Require the client mod

Determines whether clients must have the matching voice chat mod.

Setting
forceVoiceChat
Default
false